The Assistant Corporate Secretary II position requires expertise to support the Governance Department, Corporate Secretary and Assistant Corporate Secretary I in all duties related to Governance functions. The Assistant Corporate Secretary II position requires the ability to work with knowledge of legal-related work in corporate and subsidiary governance, such as governance practices/processes, drafting of corporate board and subsidiary resolutions, minutes, written consents, secretary's certificates, acquisitions, and other transactions, and corporate administration. This position requires the ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively with the CHRISTUS executives, senior leadership, management, physicians, and other related CHRISTUS Associates across corporate and regional departments, as they relate to respective boards and committees. This position works in conjunction with and under the supervision of the Department Director and Corporate Secretary, but with judgment for taking appropriate activities independently. This role must be able to work collaboratively and cooperatively with Legal & Governance Services team associates and entity management to achieve results.

Serves as an inter-departmental focal point of communication and engagement on corporate governance issues, for internal and external corporate and regional departments, including internal and external physicians who serve on various boards

Responsible for having a comprehensive working knowledge of each departmental area as it relates to specific boards and committees for the purpose of managing and conducting entity business, including but not limited to: Medicare, Medicaid, healthcare plans, audit, internal and external third-party auditors, ambulatory, urgent care, homecare, LTACH, physician services, Financials/Operations, Quality/Credentialing, Tax, Legal as it relates to each department

Responsible for execution of governance matters relating to Subsidiary management

Responsible for identifying and notifying the board of various business matters pertaining to shareholder and joint venture governance issues

Responsible for governance oversight and maintaining knowledge of joint venture operating agreements and other related governance documents to ensure proper execution of required board and committee approvals in conjunction with ongoing business and operations decisions

Ensures integrity of the governance support framework for governing boards/committees

Responsible for efficient administration of entity boards/committees

Responsible for implementing and communicating decisions made by the board/committee

Serves as governance liaison for officers, managers and directors of boards and committees

Responsible for maintaining board/committee functions as it relates to compliance with established charters or bylaws

Responsible for drafting/revising board/committee minutes, related support documentation, and notifications in collaboration with leadership

Independently prepare notices of meetings and document meeting transactions in a matter that describes the depth to which a committee evaluated a material issue and the presence of dissenting views and votes, if any.

Lead the planning and coordination of Committee and Partnership / Membership meetings, including agenda preparation, review of materials and ensuring timely delivery of materials to Committees and Management;

File and maintain corporate organizational documents and minutes, work with Corporate Secretary to gain a thorough knowledge on interpreting and applying bylaw provisions and the company's business and history

Assist and produce appropriate documentation in due diligence investigations in collaboration with other corporate and regional departments

Build positive relationships within team, with entity contacts, senior leaders, directors, and office work team as necessary to perform duties and to achieve results while upholding a high level of confidentiality

Up to 30% travel is required

Requirements

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

A. Education/Skills:

Bachelor's Degree with a major in business desired.

Through knowledge of governance processes, as well as understanding of corporate organization and health care, construction, and real estate records

Bilingual preferred

B. Experience:

Three to Five or more years' experience in corporate and subsidiary governance related work and exposure to legal settings.

Drafting and editing of corporate bylaws

Excellent organization, writing and interpersonal skills, with the ability to take detailed notes and write an accurate, concise, and to-the-point minutes to account of what happened at meetings

Organizational skills with the ability to handle priority projects simultaneously within tight deadlines and is proactive in preventing problems, good follow through on projects/issues, and an attention to detail.

Ability to handle confidential information in a mature, professional, and completely confidential manner.

Proficiency in Word, database management, and Excel

Healthcare and/or ambulatory experience preferred

C. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications:

Paralegal Certificate from an accredited paralegal program or equivalent corporate paralegal experience preferred.

Our Mission: WHY WE EXIST. To extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Our Core Values: WHAT WE BELIEVE IN.DIGNITY Respect for the worth of every person, recognition and commitment to the value of diverse individuals and perspectives, and special concern for the poor and underserved. INTEGRITY Honesty, justice, and consistency in all relationships. EXCELLENCE High standards of service and performance. COMPASSION Service in a spirit of empathy, love, and concern. STEWARDSHIP Wise and just use of talents and resources in a collaborative manner.Our Vision: WHAT WE ARE STRIVING TO DO. CHRISTUS HEALTH, a Catholic health ministry, will be a leader, a partner and an advocate in the creation of innovative health and wellness solutions that improve the lives of individuals and communities so that all may experience God's healing presence and love. Our Name and Symbol:WHO WE ARE. CHRISTUS is Latin for "Christ," and proclaims publicly the core of our mission. OUR NAME choice also recognizes the heritage of our two congregational sponsors, the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word in Houston and San Antonio. Jesus Christ is the Incarnate Word, the Word of God made flesh. It is, theref...ore, only fitting that it is in another form of His name that our health ministries are called together. OUR SYMBOL Reflects the healing ministry of Jesus Christ - a combination of a medical cross and a religious cross. The flowing banner on the cross is a common symbol of the risen Christ, while the royal purple signifies Christ. The flowing banner also conveys a sense of motion as we move forward into a new era of service to our communities.